Tribute to My ForefatherTej Bahadur ChitrakarNone

76.0 x 120.0 cm
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

Tej Bahadur Chitrakar (1898 – 1971)

Tej Bahadur Chitrakar (1898-1971): Pioneer of modern Nepali art! Explore his Patachitra paintings, portraits & fusion of traditional/Western styles. Discover Nepal's artistic heritage.

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (Fukuoka, Japan)

The museum champions emerging artists and utilizes diverse mediums like paintings, sculptures, installations, and video art.

This artist is a painter from Kathmandu, Nepal. Born into a family of Nepalese Buddhist painters, he studied art at a modern art school in India. The artist is one of the first artists who introduced individualistic expression to the Nepalese art world where religious paintings were dominant at that time. In this work, the artist utilized the techniques of Western oil painting to depict Shiva Das, his father, working on a traditional Buddhist painting. The work shows the relationship between his father working with Buddhist painting tradition, and him as a son who learned modern painting, while reflecting the development of modern art in Nepal. The signature date of 2022 in Nepalese calendar is 1966 CE.

About this artwork

Title: Tribute to My Forefather
Artist: Tej Bahadur Chitrakar
Original dimensions: 76.0 x 120.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
Main color: Rosy Brown
Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

Questions & Answers

How is "Tribute to My Forefather" by Tej Bahadur Chitrakar proportioned, and how big is it?

"Tribute to My Forefather" by Tej Bahadur Chitrakar is a portrait composition measuring 76 x 120 cm in the original.

What size is "Tribute to My Forefather" by Tej Bahadur Chitrakar in real life?

The original "Tribute to My Forefather" by Tej Bahadur Chitrakar measures 76 x 120 cm.

Does "Tribute to My Forefather" by Tej Bahadur Chitrakar use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?

The color analysis of "Tribute to My Forefather" by Tej Bahadur Chitrakar records a gentle contrast and a discordant palette harmony.

Where is "Tribute to My Forefather" by Tej Bahadur Chitrakar on display today?

The original "Tribute to My Forefather" by Tej Bahadur Chitrakar is held at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Fukuoka, Japan. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.

Who created "Tribute to My Forefather"?

"Tribute to My Forefather" was created by Tej Bahadur Chitrakar. The information on this page describes Tej Bahadur Chitrakar's original work.

Does "Tribute to My Forefather" show strong light-dark contrasts?

"Tribute to My Forefather" by Tej Bahadur Chitrakar shows a gentle contrast between its light and dark areas.

Is "Tribute to My Forefather" by Tej Bahadur Chitrakar in the public domain?

Regarding copyright, "Tribute to My Forefather" is still protected by copyright.